Diesel Fitter - Federation

About Redpath Australia

Redpath is a global leader in underground mining services, with cutting-edge projects across Australia and beyond. From shaft sinking to raiseboring, coal mining to engineering, we deliver excellence underground — safely and reliably.

About the Federation Project

The Federation Decline underground mine is powering up again — and we’re on the hunt for experienced Diesel Fitters to join our tight-knit maintenance crew.
📍 Location: ~15km south of Nymagee, NSW

This is your chance to be part of a high-performing team, with top-tier pay, career progression, and a strong culture of training and internal promotion.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll work alongside a skilled crew of HD Fitters across:

• Surface workshops

• Underground service bays

• Field and breakdown operations

You’ll be hands-on with a fleet of advanced machinery including:
Sandvik Jumbos, Cable Bolters, Loaders, Trucks, Normet Spray Rigs, Agi Trucks, Charge-Up Rigs — and more.

Roster:

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off — rotating days and nights
FIFO & DIDO options available (with DIDO allowance for locals)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Scheduled & preventative maintenance

• Fault finding, diagnostics & breakdown response

• Fitting parts & providing technical support

• Always working within Redpath’s safety-first framework

What You Bring

• Heavy vehicle/diesel fitting trade qualification

• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence

• Ability to pass a National Police Check within 3 months

• Team spirit, reliability, and a “Consider it done — safely” attitude

Why Join Redpath?

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with job security, accrued leave, and a future you can build on.

You’ll enjoy:

• Great hourly rates + super on all hours

• Even-time roster for work-life balance

• PPE provided

• Modern camp facilities

• OEM Accredited Trade Courses

• Internal promotions & career pathways

• Novated car leasing

• Milestone bonuses: $3K @ 5 yrs, $10K @ 10 yrs, $15K @ 15 yrs, $20K @ 20 yrs

   

Exclusive Perks & Lifestyle Benefits

• Access to Redzone, Redpath’s employee rewards program with discounts and cashbacks at hundreds of retailers

• Health & well-being support including discounted BUPA insurance and Employee Assistance Program